Daniel Lawrence Dial

Our loving Dad, Grandpa, Brother and friend Daniel L. Dial passed away on December 2, 2011 in the comfort of his home. He was born December 30, 1946 in Salmon Idaho to Lola and Leon Dial & raised in SLC with his 2 brothers.

He joined the Navy in 1965 and proudly served his country for 20 yrs. He served on the West Coast on 7 different Naval ships, where he became a barber & a first class ship serviceman. He loved his time in the Navy and always said that he would love to go back if they would have him. He retired from the Navy in 1985 & worked as a security guard at Tooele Army Depot & BD Medical.

Dan married Pat Fawson in 1969 and had two children. He loved Fords, the outdoors, to hunt, fish, boat & go 4 wheeling. He especially loved to ride his motorcycles. He was a master of all trades & was always willing to help out a friend. He always had his garage Barber shop open for friends & family. But most of all he loved his grandson Levi.

Dan was preceded in death by his father, mother & step father. He left behind ex-wife Pat Dial of Taylorsville his children Larry D. Dial of Eagle Mountain & Shelley A. Dial of West Valley and his grandson Levi L. Carrell, his brothers Bruce Dial (Linda) of Florida & Ron Lund (Carol) of West Valley. Dan was dearly loved & will be missed by many!

The family wishes to thank all who treated and cared for Dan during his final days.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday December 9, 2011 at Camp Williams Memorial Park located at 17111 So Camp Williams Road in the chapel at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at the Memorial Park where he will be given full military honors. A viewing will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday December 8, 2011 at Jenkins-Soffe located at 1007 W South Jordan Parkway (10600 So). Flowers may be sent to Jenkins-Soffe.